salt

auburngrad · 10/08/2010, 10:08 AM

what are everyone's salt preferences, and a quick why

thanks

theatrus · 10/08/2010, 10:41 AM

Reef Crystals, good numbers and consistent over the years.

Mr. Fish · 10/08/2010, 10:44 AM

Red sea salt because it is real ocean salt.

RBU1 · 10/08/2010, 10:49 AM

Seachem Salinity each batch is tested by a lab..

James404 · 10/08/2010, 11:08 AM

Oceanic, good levels, dissolves quickly and its reasonably priced.

RBU1 · 10/08/2010, 11:15 AM

4 responses 4 different answers.....Gotta Love it....Pick what you want....LOL

Canadian Reefer · 10/08/2010, 11:36 AM

I go by whats on special lol. I find the best priced reef salt and that one is my favorite untill I run out and have to get more. Right now Im using Oceanic. I have never had a problem with any of trhe salts I have used.

Nanz · 10/08/2010, 12:54 PM

seachem Reef Salt. I wish I could find Seachem Salinity Salt. I can't find it anywhere online.

DC_40gallon · 10/08/2010, 12:58 PM

What's on sale. Doesn't matter to be honest, you'll have to dose Alk, Calc and Mg anyway.

RBU1 · 10/08/2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanz

seachem Reef Salt. I wish I could find Seachem Salinity Salt. I can't find it anywhere online.

It's only available in stores

Reverend Reefer · 10/08/2010, 01:08 PM

Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, only becuz im a follower and alot of people use it. i used to use Oceanic with no problems.

Dwyer · 10/08/2010, 01:09 PM

I'm going to try the Seachem Aquavitro Salinity next....if I can find it. I've heard very good things about it. I have been using Oceanic for quite a while. It keeps your Calcium very high. Mine read about 500ppm while using it.

James404 · 10/08/2010, 01:58 PM

I think the most important thing is just stay consistent. If you can find a salt that you can get all the time and is in your price point, stick with it.

Nanz · 10/08/2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBU1

It's only available in stores

So thats why I have never seen it. I wish we had a real LFS in my area.

I agree with you also James. If I ever switch it will be to Seachem Salinity because I would like to have less Boron content. But I agree consistency is important.

auburngrad · 10/08/2010, 02:25 PM

so switching salts all the time is a bad thing?

ali1 · 10/08/2010, 03:20 PM

i would much rather stick with ONE salt, despite that salt being under par with others, instead of buying different salt with every new sale.

ali1 · 10/08/2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburngrad

so switching salts all the time is a bad thing?

I would assume so as you may be introducing spikes in certain parameters

fatdaddy · 10/08/2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburngrad

so switching salts all the time is a bad thing?

Generally, yes. Each salt has it's only recipe including various buffers to keep certain parameters in check. If you switch salt mixes often, then you may inadvertently create problems if the buffers interact. Some of your parameters may go out of whack for a few WC's.

I switched from Instant Ocean to Red Sea a few months ago because I was having trouble getting Instant Ocean. I haven't noticed any issues.

Korrine · 10/08/2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

Reef Crystals, good numbers and consistent over the years.

^me too

10/08/2010, 10:08 AM	#1
auburngrad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mobile, alabama Posts: 119	salt what are everyone's salt preferences, and a quick why thanks

10/08/2010, 10:41 AM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Reef Crystals, good numbers and consistent over the years. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

10/08/2010, 11:08 AM	#5
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Oceanic, good levels, dissolves quickly and its reasonably priced. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

10/08/2010, 11:36 AM	#7
Canadian Reefer Reefer Madness Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 261	I go by whats on special lol. I find the best priced reef salt and that one is my favorite untill I run out and have to get more. Right now Im using Oceanic. I have never had a problem with any of trhe salts I have used. __________________ Reefing can't be an addiction, I don't smoke it or drink it. I just need it to be happy!

10/08/2010, 12:54 PM	#8
Nanz Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,389	seachem Reef Salt. I wish I could find Seachem Salinity Salt. I can't find it anywhere online. __________________ S.G. = 1.025, Temp = 78.5, pH = 8.00 Ca = 550 ppm, Alk = 176 ppm (9.85 dKH), Mg = 1300 ppm NO3 = 0.97 ppm, PO4 = 0.07 ppm Nuvo 30, Razor Nano LED, Tunze ATO, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Vortec mp10,

10/08/2010, 10:44 AM	#3
Mr. Fish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 828	Red sea salt because it is real ocean salt.

10/08/2010, 10:49 AM	#4
RBU1 Moving on Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,167	Seachem Salinity each batch is tested by a lab..

10/08/2010, 11:15 AM	#6
RBU1 Moving on Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,167	4 responses 4 different answers.....Gotta Love it....Pick what you want....LOL

10/08/2010, 12:58 PM	#9
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	What's on sale. Doesn't matter to be honest, you'll have to dose Alk, Calc and Mg anyway.

10/08/2010, 01:08 PM	#11
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, only becuz im a follower and alot of people use it. i used to use Oceanic with no problems. __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

10/08/2010, 01:09 PM	#12
Dwyer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 59	I'm going to try the Seachem Aquavitro Salinity next....if I can find it. I've heard very good things about it. I have been using Oceanic for quite a while. It keeps your Calcium very high. Mine read about 500ppm while using it.

10/08/2010, 01:58 PM	#13
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	I think the most important thing is just stay consistent. If you can find a salt that you can get all the time and is in your price point, stick with it. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

10/08/2010, 02:25 PM	#15
auburngrad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mobile, alabama Posts: 119	so switching salts all the time is a bad thing?

10/08/2010, 03:20 PM	#16
ali1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 997	i would much rather stick with ONE salt, despite that salt being under par with others, instead of buying different salt with every new sale.

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